It's hard to believe more than two years have passed since Audi unveiled the A6 E-Tron Concept. Yes, the debut occurred in April 2021 at the Auto Shanghai in China and was followed by the A6 Avant E-Tron Concept in March 2022. Fast forward to May 2023, the company carrying the fabled Four Rings has yet to reveal the production versions. Logic tells us the saloon will lead the way, followed shortly by its long-roof sibling.
In the meantime, a fresh batch of spy shots shows a high-performance derivative of the sedan. Regarding the body style, it's technically a liftback since the namesake concept had a tailgate, which appears to be the same case for this prototype. Judging by the lowered ride height, chunky brakes with red calipers, and large wheels with low-profile tires, we're dealing with an S6 E-Tron. We're not ruling out the full-fat RS6, but knowing Audi's modus operandi, the lesser of the two spicy variants should be out first.
